Download information
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 package now.�Release date: August 10, 2010
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:�
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
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Known issues and additional information about this security update
For more information about installation issues with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2263996 Patching of Microsoft Framework can fail with Access is denied or File in Use error
Command-line switches for this update
For information about the various command-line switches that are supported by this update, see the
Windows Update Stand-alone Installer command-line switches document.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this security update if the affected files are not being used.
Update removal information
To remove this update, use the
Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.
Update replacement information
This security update replaces the following security update:
974291 MS09-061: Description of the security update for the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 on Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008: October 13, 2009